BASIC RENTAL AGREEMENT OR RESIDENTIAL LEASE

This Rental Agreement or Residential Lease shall evidence the complete terms and conditions under which the
parties whose signatures appear below have agreed. Landlord, _____________________________, shall be referred
to as "OWNER" and Tenant(s) _____________________________, shall be referred to as "RESIDENT." As
consideration for this agreement, OWNER agrees to rent/lease to RESIDENT and RESIDENT agrees to rent/lease
from OWNER for use solely as a private residence, the premises located at
_____________________________________________in the city of
__________________________________.

1. TERMS: RESIDENT agrees to pay in advance $______ per month on the ____ day of each month.
2. LATE CHARGE: A late fee of $_____, shall be added and due for any payment of rent made after the
____________ of the month. Any dishonored check shall be treated as unpaid rent, and subject to an additional
fee of $_________.
3. UTILITIES: RESIDENT agrees to pay all utilities and/or services based upon occupancy of the premises
except ____________________________________.
4. OCCUPANTS: Guest(s) staying over 15 days without the written consent of OWNER shall be considered a
breach of this agreement. ONLY the following individuals and/or animals, AND NO OTHERS shall occupy the
subject residence for more than 15 days unless the expressed written consent of OWNER obtained in advance
__________________________________________________.
5. PETS: No animal, fowl, fish, reptile, and/or pet of any kind shall be kept on or about the premises, for any
amount of time, without obtaining the prior written consent and meeting the requirements of the OWNER. Such
consent if granted, shall be revocable at OWNER'S option upon giving a 30 day written notice. In the event laws
are passed or permission is granted to have a pet and/or animal of any kind, an additional deposit in the amount
of $_________ shall be required along with additional monthly rent of $_______ along with the signing of
OWNER'S Pet Agreement. RESIDENT also agrees to carry insurance deemed appropriate by OWNER to cover
possible liability and damages that may be caused by such animals.
6. NOISE: RESIDENT agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity on the premises which might disturb
the peace and quiet of another RESIDENT and/or neighbor. Said noise and/or activity shall be a breach of this
agreement.
7. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: If the premises become totally or partially destroyed during the term of
this Agreement so that RESIDENT'S use is seriously impaired, OWNER or RESIDENT may terminate this
Agreement immediately upon three day written notice to the other.
8. CONDITION OF PREMISES: RESIDENT acknowledges that he has examined the premises and that said
premises, all furnishings, fixtures, furniture, plumbing, heating, electrical facilities, all items listed on the attached
property condition checklist, if any, and/or all other items provided by OWNER are all clean, and in good
satisfactory condition except as may be indicated elsewhere in this Agreement. RESIDENT agrees to keep the
premises and all items in good order and good condition and to immediately pay for costs to repair and/or
replace any portion of the above damaged by RESIDENT, his guests and/or invitees, except as provided by law.
At the termination of this Agreement, all of above items in this provision shall be returned to OWNER in clean
and good condition except for reasonable wear and tear and the premises shall be free of all personal property

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and trash not belonging to OWNER. It is agreed that all dirt, holes, tears, burns, and stains of any size or amount
in the carpets, drapes, walls, fixtures, and/or any other part of the premises, do not constitute reasonable wear
and tear.
9. ALTERATIONS: RESIDENT shall not paint, wallpaper, alter or redecorate, change or install locks, install
antenna or other equipment, screws, fastening devices, large nails, or adhesive materials, place signs, displays, or
other exhibits, on or in any portion of the premises without the written consent of the OWNER except as may
be provided by law.
10: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: RESIDENT shall deposit all garbage and waste in a clean and sanitary
manner into the proper receptacles and shall cooperate in keeping the garbage area neat and clean. RESIDENT
shall be responsible for disposing of items of such size and nature as are not normally acceptable by the garbage
hauler. RESIDENT shall be responsible for keeping the kitchen and bathroom drains free of things that may tend
to cause clogging of the drains. RESIDENT shall pay for the cleaning out of any plumbing fixture that may need
to be cleared of stoppage and for the expense or damage caused by stopping of waste pipes or overflow from
bathtubs, wash basins, or sinks.
11. INSURANCE: RESIDENT acknowledges that OWNERS insurance does not cover personal property
damage caused by fire, theft, rain, war, acts of God, acts of others, and/or any other causes, nor shall OWNER
be held liable for such losses. RESIDENT is hereby advised to obtain his own insurance policy to cover any
personal losses.
12. RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION: OWNER may enter, inspect, and/or repair the premises at any
time in case of emergency or suspected abandonment. OWNER shall give 24 hours advance notice and may enter
for the purpose of showing the premises during normal business hours to prospective renters, buyers, lenders,
for smoke alarm inspections, and/or for normal inspections and repairs. OWNER is permitted to make all
alterations, repairs and maintenance that in OWNER'S judgment is necessary to perform.
13. ATTORNEY FEES: If any legal action or proceedings be brought by either party of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be reimbursed for all reasonable attorney's fees and costs in addition to other damages
awarded.
14. RECEIPT OF AGREEMENT: The undersigned RESIDENTS have read and understand this Agreement and
hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Rental Agreement.
RESIDENT'S Signature ___________________________________________________
Date__________________
RESIDENT'S Signature ___________________________________________________
Date__________________
OWNER'S or Agent's Signature ____________________________________________
Date_________________

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